■(TB) 'Millionaire'
1958, Brizendine
'Millionaire' (
Roy Brizendine, R. 1956). Seedling B-56-54. TB, 35-36" (89-91 cm). Midseason late bloom. Color Class-Y4, Yellow-toned bicolor. Standards cocoa (M & P 7-12-Falls golden glow (9-6-L), edged gypsy (6-12-B).
'Changing Lights' x seedling 41-52: (
'Arab Chief' x
'Bryce Canyon'). Tell 1958.
Honorable Mention 1958, Judges Choice 1959;
Award Of Merit 1960;
Franklin Cook Cup 1962.
See below:
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References:
From Tell’s Iris Garden catalog, 1958: MILLIONAIRE (Roy Brizendine, Topeka, Kans.). Midseason-Late. 36 inches. (Changing Lights: ((Mattie Gates x Ola K.) x (Ola K.)) x (((Golden Age x Prairie Sunset) x (Midwest Gem x Dore) x P. Sunset)) x (Sunset Serenade))) x (Arab Chief x Bryce Canyon). Glamorous golden brown bicolor. Standards Cocoa (M & P 7-12 E), Falls Golden Glow (9-6-U edged Gypsy (61-2-B). Almost a self. Very wide, full, nicely shaped and enough ruffling to make it charming. From a hybridizer of long years of experience, but the first he has thought worthy of introduction. H. C. 1956. $25.00. |
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1964: MILLIONAIRE (Brizendine '58) ML-36". Glamorous golden brown bicolor. Whole center of flower is aglow with gold; orange gold beard. Newly opened standards & tips of falls light brown, blending into the yellow above falls; standards lightening to golden bronze. A good one to cross with re-bloomers and Horned. AM'60, Franklin Cook Award '62. Involved parentage includes re-bloomers Mattie Gates, Prairie Sunset and Sunset Serenade. Regularly $3.00; on $10 order $2.40; on $25 order $2.10. |
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'Millionaire' Historic Iris Preservation Society link. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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